Interfaith Comedy, Peer-to-Peer, Member Events, Wellbeing Walk and more!
Do you have an idea to make a difference? A passion project waiting to take flight? The PJCC’s Volunteer Incubator is here to help you transform your vision into a thriving reality. We empower individuals like you to launch and lead impactful volunteer initiatives within our community.
The PJCC is dedicated to bringing people together to explore their passions and discover their own unique purpose. Volunteerism is a pillar of the Center for Healthy Longevity, PJCC’s dynamic hub for adults who want to stay physically fit, mentally sharp, and socially connected as they age.
Click here to learn more about ways you can get involved.
Save the Dates
PJCC Outdoor Pool Deck
4th Annual Spring Celebration
Sunday, May 17 | 6 - 8:30 PM
Registration is open for our 4th Annual Spring Celebration, a lively, retro resort–inspired community celebration. Enjoy food stations, DJ & dancing, silent auction, VW Tap Truck serving drinks, dessert from Mister Softee, and more!
This special event is open to donors who have contributed $180+ since July 1, 2025. If you haven’t yet made your gift, there’s still time to donate and join the celebration.
Shavuot Together: An Evening of Learning & Celebration
Thursday, May 21 | 5:45 - 10 PM
Tikun Leil Shavuot: A North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration
Join the North Peninsula Jewish Collaboration for a festive evening of Jewish learning with clergy and teachers from across the community! A special emphasis will be given to the theme of Jewish peoplehood across the world.
Audiences love Mr. Bidu’s Circus for their lively and joyous style of Brazilian forró, a vibrant musical tradition brought to life through the rich sounds of the rabeca (violin) and pífano (flute). Their performances pulse with infectious rhythm, colorful melodies, and an irresistible energy that invites listeners of all ages to move, celebrate, and immerse themselves in the spirit of Brazilian culture.
Made possible by the Eva Chernov Lokey Endowment for Programs
As a proud sponsor of the Foster City 5K Fun Run, we’re offering 20% off registration with code PJCCmember.
Join us on May 2 for a fun, all-levels event—whether you run, walk, or just come to enjoy the energy. The morning wraps up with a lively finish line and a Mother’s Day Weekend Market featuring local vendors and youth entrepreneurs.
Come get moving, connect, and be part of this great local event. Stop by our booth to say hi and win fun prizes. Register here.
Upcoming Events
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Classroom C
Drop-in Bunco
1:30 - 3 PM Every 2nd & 4th Friday
Bunco is a lively, social dice game that requires no previous experience, making it perfect for newcomers. It’s a game of pure chance, so everyone has an equal opportunity to win. Beginners are always welcome
Feel-good “edutainment” that reduces prejudice through laughter. Featuring comedians from different faiths (Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu) all on the same stage! The 70-minute clean comedy show is followed by an audience Q&A and includes a dessert reception. No preaching, just laughs.
Interfaith Comedy is a recipient of the 2025 Bridge Builder Award from the Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington.
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PJCC Classroom D
Tech Talk: Shop Securely Online
10:30 - 11:30 AM
This workshop teaches you the essential steps for safe online shopping, including how to verify legitimate retailers, use secure payment methods, read reviews like a pro, and protect your credit card information
Presented by AnewVista, a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing quality of life by connecting adults to tech, one click at a time.
Sign up for these 1:1 tech tutoring meetings! Held after the Tech Talk courses, these sessions offer the opportunity to receive even more personalized, hands-on support with your technology questions.
Meet for a lively discussion about topical events. All opinions are welcome, creating a forum for stimulating and thought-provoking conversations led by David Nigel & Jon Levinson.
If you are a caregiver for your spouse, child, sibling, other family member, friend or you are a volunteer or aide, join us for conversations with other caregivers who understand the dedication, challenges and love involved in this journey.
Join Joe Edley to discuss the origin of frustration, inadequacy and anger and then learn through a meditative online game how to observe those negative feelings as they appear in your life. With practice, learn how to minimize or even eliminate them.
A delightful mini farmers’ market featuring seasonal produce & goods from local vendors located in the PJCC lobby.
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PJCC Boardroom
PJCC Rock Music Players: Come Practice With Us!
7 - 9 PM
Each week will focus on a new classic or modern rock song. All instruments welcome. It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow musicians and explore new musical styles together. Musicians ages 16 and up only, please.
Grab a snack and a seat—Bingo is calling! Bring your lucky charms and enjoy some lighthearted competition in a friendly, relaxed setting. Everyone’s welcome to join in for a chance to win fun prizes and meet new faces.
No registration required. Exclusive event for PJCC members only.
Join us for a special evening showcasing the work of Wornick Jewish Day School’s fifth graders. The exhibit will feature original art inspired by artist studies, poetry, artwork of Jewish heroes influenced by Hanoch Piven, and Hebrew work centered on leadership.
Begin your Bridge journey with this welcoming and interactive 6 session introduction to bridge for those who have never played bridge before or returning to bridge after a long break.
No prior bridge knowledge required. All supplies included.
The UC Master Food Preservers of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties will lead a hands-on, engaging workshop designed for beginners and food enthusiasts alike, backed by university research and tested techniques. Try your hand at simple cheeses like ricotta, feta, and fresh mozzarella.
No prior experience necessary. Materials and recipe handouts included.
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Jewish Baby Network: Family Fun Time
10:30 AM - 12 PM
Join JBN’s Carol Booth and our friends at the PJCC for Sunday playtime with singing, movement, puppets, crafts, snacks, and a special Havdalah ceremony. Havdalah is a brief ceremony with juice, spices, and candlelight to mark the beginning of a new week. Kids love it!
JBN Peninsula Sponsors: Congregations Beth Am, Beth Jacob, Kol Emeth, and Peninsula Temple Sholom
For both beginner and experienced dancers, you'll start with simple steps, learn a couple of new dances, and enjoy open dance time where favorites can be requested. Come for an afternoon of fun, learning, and connection with instructor Bronwyn Eisenberg.
Kicking off May, the Jewish-American Heritage Month, we will discuss Sholem Aleichem. This program explores the timeless theme of living “between two worlds”— navigating the tensions between tradition and modernity, immigrant and American identities, and personal desires versus community expectations.
Learn about PJCC’s Spring Celebration, our annual donor appreciation event on May 17 for PJCC Community Supporters (donors who give $180+ per year). Stop by the Development table where you can learn more about becoming a PJCC donor. All Community Supporters who visit will receive a small appreciation gift.
Mister Softee Pop-Up will be there with ice cream available for purchase!
Get some fresh air with new friends and a dash of Jewish teaching. Special guest, yoga instructor Debi Bohmerwald, will lead the group with some gentle stretches as we walk together along the Foster City lagoon path. We walk at a pace fast enough to feel vibrant but slow enough to include most mobility levels.
Spend your evening connecting in the lobby! Enjoy a selection of appetizers while mingling with fellow members and staff. It’s a relaxed and delightful way to unwind and say hello.
No registration required. Exclusive event for PJCC members only.
“Don’t Mind Me” by Lauren Mayer combines historic research, interviews, inventive comedy, real-life anecdotes and original music in a creative argument that we evolve past a dated stereotype which is rooted in misogyny, anti-Semitism, and ageism, to find new, more positive, accurate humor . . . and songs!
PJCC is a high-impact not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals and families in our community. Your generous contributions are more than just donations; they are investments in the well-being of our community.
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